International Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis

by Editor: Graham D. Burrows (The Univ. of Melbourne, Australia); Editor: Robb O. Stanley (The Univ. of Melbourne, Australia); Editor: Peter B. Bloom (The Univ. of Pennsylvania)

• ISBN13: 9780471970095
• ISBN10: 0471970093
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

Clinical Hypnosis has proved successful in a variety of clinical situations. This handbook, with its practical approach, covers both the scientific and clinical aspects of hypnosis providing information on a range of available psychological and physical treatments. * Explains how to learn and apply hypnosis in clinical situations * World renowned editors * Comprehensive coverage of relevant issues This title will be invaluable to practising psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, medical hypnotists and mental health care workers.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors	ix
Preface	xi
PART I THE NATURE OF HYPNOSIS
Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis and the Hypnotic Phenomena	3	(16)
Graham D. Burrows
Robb O. Stanley
Training in Hypnosis	19	(16)
Peter B. Bloom
PART II GENERAL CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Patient Selection: Assessment and Preparation, Indications and Contraindications	35	(14)
Julie H. Linden
Memory and Hypnosis --- General Considerations	49	(12)
Peter W. Sheehan
Neuropsychophysiology of Hypnosis: Towards an Understanding of How Hypnotic Interventions Work	61	(24)
Helen J. Crawford
PART III THE PSYCHOTHERAPIES
Injunctive Communication and Relational Dynamics: An Interactional Perspective	85	(12)
Jeffrey K. Zeig
PART IV SPECIFIC DISORDERS AND APPLICATIONS
Hypnosis and Recovered Memory: Evidence-Based Practice	97	(16)
Kevin M. McConkey
Hypnosis in the Management of Stress and Anxiety Disorders	113	(16)
Robb O. Stanley
Trevor R. Norman
Graham D. Burrows
Hypnosis and Depression	129	(14)
Graham D. Burrows
Sandra G. Boughton
Hypnosis, Dissociation and Trauma	143	(16)
David Spiegel
Conversion Disorders	159	(12)
C.A.L. Hoogduin
Karin Roelofs
Personality and Psychotic Disorders	171	(16)
Joan Murray-Jobsis
Dissociative Disorders	187	(18)
Richard P. Kluft
Eating Disorders --- Anorexia and Bulimia	205	(16)
Moshe S. Torem
Hypnotherapy in Obesity	221	(12)
Johan Vanderlinden
Hypnotic Interventions in the Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions	233	(14)
Robb O. Stanley
Graham D. Burrows
Hypnosis in Chronic Pain Management	247	(14)
Frederick J. Evans
Hypnosis and Pain	261	(12)
Leonard Rose
The Use of Hypnosis in the Treatment of Burn Patients	273	(12)
Dabney M. Ewin
Hypnosis in Dentistry	285	(14)
Dov Glazer
Dental Anxiety Disorders, Phobias and Hypnotizability	299	(10)
Jack A. Gerschman
Applications of Clinical Hypnosis with Children	309	(18)
Daniel P. Kohen
The Negative Consequences of Hypnosis Inappropriately or Ineptly Applied	327	(8)
Robb O. Stanley
Graham D. Burrows
Index	335